EvelynBetz

Berlin-Evelyn May Betz, age 85, died on May 27, 2014 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Montgomery County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Rachel Lee Cooley, and step daughter of the late Louis and Alice Webster. She is survived by her children Brenda Lee Archer-Nichols and her husband William of Berlin, and Deborah Archer of Ocean Pines. There are three grandchildren, Erin Sines-Geppi and her husband Anthony, Jamie Archer and Tristan Archer, and one great-granddaughter Braylin Geppi. She also leaves her dearest friend Barbara Brooks of Cincinnati, OH.

Evelyn grew up most of her life in Baltimore and was employed by International Paper Company and moved with the company to Cincinnati. After her retirement in 1990, she moved to Ocean Pines. She made many friends over the years and was known for her love of family and those around her, and her passion for animals.

Cremation followed her death. No formal services are planned at this time. A donation in her memory may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, MD 21811. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com